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SP05 JCV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,018 mi
Last recorded135,018 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 JCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 113,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,708 miles

Both rear abs rings scored

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 101,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear abs rings scored

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake has slight judder

Nearside rear handbrake sticking

Rear pads low and nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,887 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 80,887 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,400 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 52,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 40,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 11,359 miles

small cut n/s rear tyre sidewall

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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SP05 JCV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP05 JCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP05 JCV registered?

SP05 JCV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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